Holiday 2023 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

[TeamBIC]

Holiday 2023 Shopping Advice Thread

If shopping beauty is your passion, it’s your time to shine: the holiday season is here! And in our opinion, it’s never too early to start building that basket! Think of this thread as your ultimate resource for getting – and giving! – unbiased shopping advice for all your gifting needs this season. Or maybe you’re not quite ready to start making a dent in that gift list, and instead want to scoop up a few beauty steals for yourself! Either way, you’ve come to the right place to swap beauty recs, show off your shopping haul, and get help making those hard purchase decisions… and don’t forget to share all your glorious unboxings, swatches, and more! ❄

Reply below and let us know: What are you adding to your basket this holiday season? Be sure to tag any products you mention using the “#” sign!

[kianakardash]

definitely can’t wait until this sale is here!! 

[CynthieLu]

Keep calm! The fall sale is coming! 🛍️🍂

Ooh @TeamBIC I get sooo excited for this event!

I haven't decided how responsible I'm going to be yet. 🙈😉 I have some wishes and wants and restocks too consider.

New releases like Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork V: I Am Palette For Eyes And Face have been on my mind lately.

I am pretty sure it will be released on Sephora Canada. **praying to the eyeshadow gods here**  So it's pretty much front row centre on my list, but I don't see myself waiting until the sale too scoop up that beauty 😍 omg have you all seen it? It's niiiiicceeee. 

I hoping to get during this sale:

An excellent night moisturizer

(I'm debating between 3 atm but open to suggestions)

As well as some gifts for family and friends. Hello beautiful gift sets 😉

Spoiler

There's a lot of items I would add but I don't know if I can budget them, this is a bit of a "In my Dreams" list ✨

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Berry Banger 
Ellis Brooklyn MYTH Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.33 oz/ 10 mL Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 
Iconic London Illuminator Liquid Highlight 
Sephora Pro Brushes
Living Proof Full Volume Trio 
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Detox + Repair Anywhere Set.  
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Best-Selling Blurring Buddies Set 
Restocks:
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 1.7 oz/ 50 mL 
Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 5 oz/ 148 mL 

[caitbird]

@CynthieLu  awesome picks! That DM palette sure is gorgeous! Which moisturizers are you deciding between?

[CynthieLu]

It's a skincare dilemma @caitbird 

I can't decide between The Rich Cream by Augustine's Bader (🤔 can't seem to tag them it atm)

And CT's Magic Cream Moisturizer.

I've tried samples and loved them, or risk it on something new that I've never used like

Tatcha's overnight Indigo Cream or the Dewy Cream.

Decisions are hard 🙃

[caitbird]

@CynthieLu  those all sound like great choices! The only one of those I've tried is the Tatcha Dewy cream (I got a sample as a free GWP), which I did like. But for me personally, I didn't love it enough (or at least not more than other, less expensive moisturizers I also like) to justify the price of purchasing the full size. I do think it's a good product though.

[itscarin]

I'm definitely shopping after missing out on Sephoria.  I ofc don't need it but am planning on getting the NATASHA DENONA I Need a Nude Eyeshadow Palette and I'm thinking of getting the MAKEUP BY MARIO Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette  even though I think it's super similar to the ND nude palette.  There honestly isn't too much more I could use or want and even these palettes are stretches in the "want" category. 

I'm buying the hourglass jellyfish palette, a bunch of hourglass brushes, and some other small things from another retailer, but if we're being honest... I'm going to need to start changing my makeup every 4 hours to justify buying anymore stuff.  I feel like I'm just starting to come out of the post-covid haze of shut-in/agoraphobe aesthetic.  LOL

[CynthieLu]

They both look stunning @itscarin. They are lovely palettes, and so good for everyday or extra glam and sparkle 💖😉

[CorgiMommy]

I think I might fold and get the PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette .  Maybe time to just get it.

[CorgiMommy]

@SportyGirly125 all I have seen is great reviews on this palette.  I have been resisting it since I have tons of eyeshadow palettes.  

[SportyGirly125]

@CorgiMommy @Here are photos I took and looks I did with it 

[Westcoasty]

@SportyGirly125  That palette is on my list, among several other possibilities for a good nude palette. I think you may have just made a sale. LOL

[SportyGirly125]

@CorgiMommy @It’s a great matte palette. 

[DaneRU]

I’m in heaven with anticipation of all the goodies that I will get for myself.

I will buy these products, but I will definitely add more Drunk Elephant Protini™ Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer 1.69 oz/ 50 mL  Farmacy Tea Harvest Green Clean Trio with Limited-Edition Flavors Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum 3.4 oz/ 100 mL 

I will definitely focus on skincare and some makeup. I'm looking for a really good, non-creamy bronzer.

Any recommendations?

[Margalee]

@TeamBIC And there are more Sephora favorites and new holiday lip kits today... I wonder, will there be a deluxe fragrance sampler for this holiday season?

[LaurieBT]

Hi @Margalee,

It looks like there is a Sephora Favorites Deluxe Mini Perfume Sampler Set available here: https://www.sephora.com/product/sephora-favorites-deluxe-mini-perfume-sampler-set-P505451

I also recommend keeping an eye on the site and emails for all product updates 🙂 

Best regards,

Laurie

[Margalee]

@LaurieBT That's not new, lol It's been out for months. I check regularly but thank you for trying. I do appreciate it. PS I am still dreaming of the day Sephora brings a premium Luxe perfume sampler with Hermes, Tom Ford, Kilian, Chanel etc. I know Chanel will never go for it but you could work on Kilian and Hermes. Much love!

[Fireheart15]

Can’t wait! Catch me loading up on all of the most expensive parts of my skincare routine at once so my wallet can stop crying 😅

[littlemissleona]

Not too much is on my list. If I can’t get it at Ulta I’ll get it at the VIB sale. 
some

Kayali

Princess Eau Fraiche

Innisfree

Fenty

Faded Eye Patches!

[Kiles]

I’m adding all the new Givenchy beauty and the Patrick Ta holiday! Soooo pretty!

Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Liquid Highlighter 

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder Highlighter 10 Organza Or 

PATRICK TA Major Holiday Face Palette 

PATRICK TA Holiday Major Volume Plumping Gloss Headliner 

[julliette88]

@Kiles Agree, Givenchy is looking good. Your list inspired me to spend more money.. lol 

I want to purchase the cute holiday powder mini. Givenchy Mini Holiday Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder N13- Pastel Celebration 

. I love the blushes they just release too and might have to purchase another. Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder Blush 12H Radiance 

[SportyGirly125]

@Kiles @I have the PT holiday palette and it is gorgeous in person.